Elmodel WMA: 2026-27 seasons and deer harvest
Elmodel WMA is 1,600 acres of public hunting land in Baker County, managed by Georgia DNR's WRD (Region 5). For 2026-27, WRD lists these deer dates: archery, Sept. 28 to Jan. 31; Buck Only: Sept. 12 to 27. Hunters reported 30 deer on the area in the 2025-26 season through Georgia Game Check (11 bucks, 19 does).
Data updated October 2026. Seasons: WRD's 2026-27 WMA listings. Harvest: WRD Game Check reports to the 2025-26 season. Quota hunts: WRD's 2026 lottery reports.
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| Size | 1,600 acres (WRD's 2026-27 regulations, page 39) |
|---|---|
| County | Baker County |
| WRD region | Region 5, office 229-430-4254 |
| WRD's listing | Traditional WMA |
| Deer, 2026-27 | Archery: Sept. 28 to Jan. 31; Buck Only: Sept. 12 to 27 |
| Deer reported, 2025-26 | 30 (11 bucks, 19 does) |
| Camping | Not allowed (WRD) |
| Nearest towns | Newton (8 mi), Leary (9 mi) and Damascus (13 mi) |
What is Elmodel WMA like?
Located on 1,600 acres near Newton, Elmodel Wildlife Management Area provides opportunity for deer, dove, turkey and small game hunting. Some roads and areas may be closed during certain seasons for dove field management and invasive species control. Camping is not allowed on this property.
WRD lists these facilities: canoe access, access along highway 37 only.
From WRD's page for Elmodel WMA.
When are the 2026-27 seasons on Elmodel WMA?
WRD sets each WMA's own dates. These are WRD's 2026-27 dates and notes for the area, as printed:
| Season | 2026-27 dates and WRD's notes |
|---|---|
| Deer, archery | Sept. 28 to Jan. 31 Buck Only: Sept. 12 to 27 |
| Turkey | Apr. 3 to May 15 |
| Dove | Sept. 5 to Oct. 11, Nov. 21 to 29, Dec. 19 to Jan. 31 |
| Quail | Daily bag limit: 3/person. Quail hunting on designated dates only. Hunting party must report harvest at kiosk or online, one survey per party. Sign-in Nov. 14, 17, 21, 24, 28, Dec. 1, 5, 8, 12, 22, 26, 29, Jan. 2, 12, 16, 19, 23, 26, Feb. 6 |
| Coyote | May 16 to 31. Feral hogs may be hunted with dogs. |
| Small Game | State Seasons |
| Waterfowl | State Seasons |
Source: WRD WMA hunting opportunities, 2026-27 season (FY27). The area's full listing in the 2026-2027 Georgia Hunting and Fishing Regulations, page 39 adds its quota, youth and special hunts and its area notes, and is the final word. WRD can change a hunt during the year: check WRD's page for the area before you go.
How many deer are taken on Elmodel WMA?
Hunters reported 30 deer on Elmodel WMA in the 2025-26 season: 11 bucks and 19 does. Over the 10 seasons WRD reports, the area averaged 20 deer a season, from 10 in 2019-20 to 35 in 2022-23.
| Season | Deer reported | Bucks | Does | Bucks per 100 deer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 30 | 11 | 19 | 37 |
| 2024-25 | 24 | 10 | 14 | 42 |
| 2023-24 | 26 | 14 | 12 | 54 |
| 2022-23 | 35 | 18 | 17 | 51 |
| 2021-22 | 15 | 9 | 6 | 60 |
| 2020-21 | 21 | 9 | 12 | 43 |
| 2019-20 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 40 |
| 2018-19 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 45 |
| 2017-18 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 80 |
| 2016-17 | 16 | 7 | 9 | 44 |
Source: WRD deer harvest reports (Georgia Game Check), deer reported by WMA. Deer from bonus hunts are tagged at the check station and may not be in Game Check's count. WRD records the 2026-27 season as it goes; it is left out until it ends.
Which county is Elmodel WMA in?
All of Elmodel WMA lies in Baker County. Each county's deer harvest for 2025-26, for the whole county, private land included:
| County | WMA acres in it | County deer reported, 2025-26 | Deer per square mile | Rank of 159 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker County | 1,568 | 1,041 | 3 | 96th |
County harvest: WRD deer harvest reports (Georgia Game Check). WMA acres in each county measured by FilledTag on WRD's boundary map and the U.S. Census Bureau 2024 county boundaries; the mapped boundary can take in water or tracts that WRD's stated acreage leaves out.
How do you get to Elmodel WMA?
WRD gives this address: 216 Elmodel Wildlife Management Area, GA-37, Newton, GA 39870 (GPS 31.353723, -84.489943). Highways within 5 miles: GA 200. Nearest towns: Newton (8 miles), Leary (9 miles), Damascus (13 miles) and Morgan (14 miles).
Besides hunting, WRD lists canoeing and creek fishing here.
The closest other WMAs with a page here: Chickasawhatchee WMA (2.6 miles), Albany Nursery WMA (17.9 miles), Mayhaw WMA (18.7 miles) and Lake Seminole WMA (31.3 miles).
Questions hunters ask
When is deer season on Elmodel WMA in 2026-27?
WRD lists these 2026-27 deer dates for Elmodel WMA: archery, Sept. 28 to Jan. 31; Buck Only: Sept. 12 to 27. WMA dates can differ from the statewide dates, and sign-in is required for deer hunts unless WRD's listing says otherwise.
When is turkey season on Elmodel WMA?
WRD's 2026-27 listing for Elmodel WMA gives turkey: Apr. 3 to May 15. On a WMA the limit is one gobbler a season per area.
How many deer were killed on Elmodel WMA last season?
30 deer were reported on Elmodel WMA in the 2025-26 season, 11 bucks and 19 does, by WRD's Game Check reports by WMA.
Can you camp on Elmodel WMA?
No. WRD's page for Elmodel WMA says camping is not allowed on the area.
What county is Elmodel WMA in?
All of it is in Baker County, by WRD's boundary.
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Where these numbers come from
- Seasons and notes: WRD WMA hunting opportunities, 2026-27 season (FY27); general WMA rules: 2026-2027 Georgia Hunting and Fishing Regulations, pages 19 to 21.
- Deer harvest by WMA and county: WRD deer harvest reports (Georgia Game Check).
- Quota hunts: WRD quota hunt lottery reports, 2026.
- Area description, facilities and address: WRD, Elmodel WMA. Boundary and acres: WRD WMA boundaries.
- Counties, highways and towns: U.S. Census Bureau 2024 county boundaries; U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line 2024 roads; U.S. Census Bureau 2024 Gazetteer. National forest and refuges: U.S. Forest Service national forest ownership; U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service refuge boundaries.
FilledTag is not part of Georgia DNR. Numbers are copied from WRD or measured from public maps; nothing on this page is estimated by FilledTag.